Awesome Rides

This new variant of the sexy AMG SL 2+2 roadster is powered by engine tech honed on the F1 circuit. Its 2.0L 4-cylinder engine has an electric exhaust gas turbocharger for smooth and consistent throttle response. Working with a 48V electrical system, the hybrid drivetrain sends 375 hp and 354 lb-ft. of torque exclusively to the rear wheels.

While the idea of a rocket-powered kayak sounds entertaining, that’s not what the guys at FliteTest made in this video. What they actually created was an electric-fan-powered kayak and built its engine to look like a rocket straight from the ACME Corporation, where Wile E. Coyote buys all his gadgets.

The top-of-the-line Kia Sportage Hybrid offers a bold, modern design and a zippy little turbocharged engine and motor combo. It’s a fun and functional crossover with plenty of personality and looks especially slick in a Shadow Matte Gray finish, rolling on 18″ dark grey alloy wheels.

Bob Maddox, aka The Rocketman, is back with another insane jet-powered ride. This time, he mounted one of his diesel-powered pulsejet engines to a skateboard. It takes serious balls to ride this thing, but imagine if he tried to stand up and ride its deck like a regular skateboard. EA, when can we have Tony Hawk’s Jet-Powered Pro Skater?

Elite military forces like Seal Team 6 and Delta Force have been sending soldiers to Cameron Advanced Mobility for off-road driving instruction since 2001. CAM was founded and is led by Ken Cameron, a veteran not only of the U.S. Army but also the Camel Trophy, where he and his team crossed the jungles of Borneo in 1996 to earn 2nd place overall.

After more than two decades, the VW Bus is back. The long wheelbase ID.Buzz is headed for North America and Europe, transporting up to seven passengers with pure electric power. It has an 85 kWh battery, with the RWD model making 286 hp, and the AWD GTX producing 339 hp. A large glass roof brings light into the cabin and can be electronically tinted.

Aston’s fierce DB12 sports coupe features a muscular design with 2+2 seating. It’s powered by a 4.0L, twin-turbo V8 that produces 671 hp and 590 lb-ft. of torque. It goes 0-to-60 MPH in 3.6 seconds, with a top speed of 202 mph. Performance features include an adaptive damping system and dynamic torque vectoring to sharpen the car’s cornering prowess.

Enes Yilmazer is known for touring some of the world’s most exclusive homes, yachts, and destinations. In fact, the $1.25 million Dembell motorhome is the least expensive item we can find on his channel. The Mercedes-based luxury RV is packed with technology and comfort, and even has a garage in back that can hold a Smart car.

Nik from Supercar Blondie scored an exclusive flight in the Hexa Lift, a lightweight, single-passenger drone from Lift Aircraft. Designed for recreational use and backed by robust safety systems and a remote monitoring crew, the 18-rotor electric aircraft can be piloted by an amateur with less than an hour of training.

We’ve seen a bicycle that can walk, and another that can ride on ice, but this is the first time we’ve ever seen a bike that can jump. Scotty and Matty Cranmer of Can’t Slow Down show off their crazy creation, which has a pair of curved, spring-loaded pogo sticks in place of wheels.

Builder Handy Geng was worried about leaving his uncle alone to watch his workshop, so he did what any mad inventor would and built a mech to help guard the premises. It has caterpillar tracks like a tank, punching metal fists, and water guns which really should have been flamethrowers. English subtitles available.

Funwhole’s building block sets give LEGO a run for its money with more precise parts and lighting. This 1741-piece camper van kit features a fully-furnished interior, working doors, LED headlights, and details like a roof rack, solar panels, and a canvas shade for its outdoor seating area. The finished model measures 14.9″ L x 8.4″ H x 8.6″ W.

Apocalypse Manufacturing’s slant-back Super Truck is built to take on whatever the world (or the end of it) dishes out. The custom truck has a boosted 6.2L Hellcat V8 making 850 hp and sending that to all four wheels. The badass, 240″ long pickup rides on 40″ tires, has a custom steel front end and rear bumper, and can tow up to 15,000 lb.

Enter now for a chance to win an awesome bike from Peace Bicycles. They specialize in easy-to-ride Dutch-style bikes with an upright riding position and comfortably padded seats. One lucky entrant will win their choice of the Step Through 7-Speed D in Seafoam or the Diamond Frame 7-Speed D in Black. (Contest Ends 5/17/2023)

Most campers sit on the back of a pickup truck or are towed by one. After seeing a Japanese artist’s design for a pedal-powered camper, the Dangie Bros. decided they needed one too. The tiny camper sleeps two in very cramped quarters and weighs about 500 pounds, but they still managed to take it on a (short) road trip.

Before making this video, the world record for the tightest parallel parking was just 8 cm (3.15 in), and a professional stunt driver did that. Overdrive hosts Will, Callum, and Scott attempted to break the record by squeezing into a smaller and smaller parking space using handbrake turns. Can one of them get it done?

Most bikes and trikes are driven by human power. Professor Pardal Brasil created a tricycle that runs on steam power. It’s operated by burning wood to heat the water inside an oil drum, which pushes a piston that drives the rear wheels. It’s ridiculously loud and not very fast, but we still love it. It also doubles as a smoker.

Ford’s perfectly-sized Ranger pickup gets a redesign for 2024, with updates for its XL, XLT and Lariat trims, and for the first time in the US, a Ranger Raptor. It’s available with a 2.3L I4 EcoBoost engine with 270 hp and 310 lb-ft. of torque, a 2.7L V6 with 315 hp and 400 lb-ft. of torque, or the Raptor’s 3.0L V6 with 405 hp and 430 lb-ft. of torque.

The cars in The Flintstones rolled on wheels carved from boulders. Chris Rollins took a different approach to making stone tires for his go-kart by casting them from concrete. How fast and far can he drive on these punishing solid tires before something breaks? Watch part two here.

Builder Thor Drake of See See Motorcycles wanted the freedom to cook his own meals while traveling on his bike. So he teamed up with Indian Motorcycles and Traeger Grills to create a custom sidecar with a fully-operational Ironwood 885 pellet grill for campsite cookouts wherever his Springfield Dark Horse takes him.

Tiny homes are all the rage these days. YouTuber President Chay and his brother purchased a beat-up old school bus with the goal of turning it into a luxurious small home on wheels. After a full cleanup and roof repair, they installed studs, insulation, and drywall and built a bedroom, a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom.

Maker The Q has a thing for modifying bicycles. For this unusual bike mod, he took an ordinary 2-wheeler and chopped its frame into a series of links with cables that hold them together. The idea is that its segments can be loosened and wrapped around a pole like a cable lock, then tightened to form a stiff frame for riding.

Americans like their trucks big, but in most countries, pickup trucks aren’t as common or as large. Just for fun, WhistlinDiesel ordered the smallest truck he could find and tested its hauling, off-road capability, and durability. The truck costs around $2500 in China, but shipping and importing brings the cost to over $11,000.